GAD Asia

GAD Asia

GAD Asia is an annual forum dedicated to airport development, investment and infrastructure growth across the Asia-Pacific region. The 2026 edition will take place on 1 to 2 October at New Chitose Airport Portom Hall, Hokkaido, Japan, organised by Aviation Week Network.

About the Event

GAD (Global Airport Development) Asia brings together stakeholders from across the airport business to discuss sustainable growth, infrastructure development and best practice in financing, management and strategy. The event draws participants from public and private airport operators, financial and strategic investors, regulators and industry experts from around the world. It is designed to facilitate connections between those active in airport investment, development and operations across the Asian market.

Format and Audience

The forum operates as a conference-led event, providing a platform for structured discussion and peer-to-peer networking among senior professionals in the airport sector. Attendees typically include airport operators, institutional and strategic investors, government regulators and aviation consultants. The event is focused specifically on the business and commercial dimensions of airport development, rather than airline or passenger operations more broadly.

Key Themes

Recurring themes across GAD Asia editions include airport privatisation and public-private partnerships, infrastructure financing, strategic investment opportunities and operational management. The event places particular emphasis on sustainable business models and the identification of new development prospects across Asian markets, where significant airport infrastructure investment continues to be a priority for both governments and private capital.

Practical Information

GAD Asia 2026 takes place on 1 to 2 October 2026 at New Chitose Airport Portom Hall, Hokkaido, Japan. An early bird registration rate is available for those who register by 31 July 2026. Further details on registration and the event programme can be found on the GAD Asia event website.